LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Britain and European allies including France, Germany, Italy and Poland will work together to develop new low-cost air defence weapons to protect the continent's skies, a
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland to co-develop low-cost air defences
Dateline: London, Feb 20, 2026
Countries Involved and Scope
Joint European Air-Defence Initiative
LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Britain and European allies including France, Germany, Italy and Poland will work together to develop new low-cost air defence weapons to protect the continent's skies, a statement from the UK's ministry of defence said on Friday.
UK Minister’s Statement
NATO Context and Objectives
"The UK and our E5 partners are stepping up - investing together in the next generation of air defence and autonomous systems to strengthen NATO's shield," Britain's minister for defence readiness and industry Luke Pollard said in a statement.
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(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by Sarah Young, editing by Paul Sandle)
